The city offered 18 local groups the opportunity to take part.
An alderman threw down his glasses. He later paid his "fine."
A member objects to the move, while the city's website indicates the group last met more than two years ago.
A new apartment complex's water is running onto other properties, neighbors say.
Two aldermen express reservations, but one said, "This is a great test for us."
Aldermen backed a tax district to spur a struggling shopping center. One dissented.
The City Council plans to vote on setting up a special tax district.
Downers Grove Township details how much aid it is giving to low-income residents.
Many of the streets were last upgraded more than 20 years ago, the township said.
The leader of a condo association complained about the situation with the 1-year-old apartment building.
The officials cited their concerns about the station's impacts in a letter to a nearby village.
Officials say they're doing the right thing, but seem to make no progress.
The company had planned to install fiber optic lines in front-yard rights-of-way.
An alderman pointed out the expenditure in case residents had questions.
A resident said he saw no problem, but an alderman called boats and RVs eyesores.
A school official asked why the owner needs a subsidy if he is ready to start the project.
A gas station chain's request was granted. Neighbors were opposed, saying a station would hurt their area.
The neighbors said the elevated driveway endangers them. Officials agreed.
Woodridge is raising the possibility of taking in more area. Meanwhile, a gas station chain recently bought key properties.
"If the residents wanted it, it could happen," an area official said.
A resident asked the city to lift its ban on short-term rentals that are less than a month.
A resident questioned why the city would help a wealthy developer.
The alderman told a city official that he needed to become educated on the law.
Other public bodies meet behind closed doors a lot more often.
Without it, the complex would "probably die," the mayor told aldermen.
The alderman, who is in Canada, takes issue with the city attorney's advice.
City and park officials called a new spirit of cooperation "outstanding."
The developer said he would need a $10 million upfront payment from the city.
After a debate over apartments, Patch looked at the median ages of Darien and its neighbors.
The discussion back then touched on race and class. One alderman said he was embarrassed for the town.
He wanted to take part remotely to discuss an apartment plan. But his colleagues wouldn't let him.
Aldermen approved a 156-unit, four-story apartment building. Residents say it wouldn't draw young professionals.
Officials heard more criticism of the plan for a four-story, 156-unit complex.
One suggested that a proposed four-story complex would bring looting and other crimes.
Their relationship has had rough spots over the years. The two boards plan to meet next month.
Without action, the city was expected to lose $660,000 a year.
Officials from three towns denied that any such thing was taking place.
"We're not here to leave the city in shambles," a company executive said.
The developer needs a certain number of units to make money, the mayor said.
Residents reported hearing the sound after a project, an official said.